B is for Boutique

[ADV] Boutiques at Fort Canning 4-5 May 2011

Psst. Fashion biscuit.

Yes, you in the Marc Jacobs dress and Tom Ford sunglasses. Think you know all the city's shopping hot spots? Think again, mode mole.

Can you find local up-and-coming fashion labels? Or handmade French necklaces with bright Liberty prints? What about quirky rabbit lamps? Or elephant chalkboards for the kids?

Enlightened ones will tell you Boutiques at Fort Canning is your one-stop independent, unique collection of vintage, one-off, up-and-coming designer products and globally sourced goods.

This handpicked fair only happens twice a year. With an amazing curated selection of fashion, homewares, gifts, and totally cool kids gear, it is not to be missed.

Here is the scoop on some of the new wares you will find at the upcoming fair...

Fashion Finds
Look out for fashion-label Vama with their bright colours and eye-catching summer dresses. The vintage newspaper wallets and passport holders from Unika, (currently also displayed at the Israeli Museum and Tel Aviv Museum of Art!). The versatile and lightweight Buddha Wear perfect for effortless transition from work to poolside to evening. The Hannah Lee jewellery collection, sourced from New York and London, don't miss the large fun chandelier earrings, long semi-precious stoned chains and her signature fab wide cuffs.

Unique Homewares
Find unique collections of artisan and vintage homeware products ranging from tea-cups, to framed prints, to throws, candles and bracelets at Greentea. Secure your bunny rabbit lamp and other fun French interior accessories at La Cabane, the perfect quirky touch to brighten up any Ikea-laden home. And don't miss the bright delicate maps of the world, London, Paris and NYC, based on original hand cut paper from Simple Things.

Kids Gear
With a separate room full of handmade kids clothes, accessories and décor, don't miss the brand new Cheeky Chaz label with their cute-as-pie kids tees, dresses, vests, headbands, bibs, noticeboards, personalized wall art, buntings, breastfeeding covers and more. And Little Red Wagon, known for their beautifully designed kid's dresses a must for all mini fashionistas to divine Alex and Ant jewellery - the perfect gift for style savvy little people.

Feel Good Factor
There will be 5 charities selling their wares on the day. Like I-India, an NGO in India, which teaches jewellery-making, tailoring and stitch-work to abused, orphaned and destitute children. These products make for truly thoughtful gifts for that hard-to-buy for friend.

Art Fair
In conjunction with BFC is Project Fried Rice, an Art Fair By Local Artists at the Underground Gallery. Organized by local artists with passion, this fair is designed to showcase the local talent displaying a 'fried rice' collection of local art pieces, from young and established artists, ranging from paintings, prints and sculptures.

So, stop by with girlfriends for a gourmet sandwich, coffee and sweets. Or meet in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine and canapé or two.

This fair is not to be missed!

Boutiques at Fort Canning, Wed 4 May (9am-8pm) & Thu 5 May (9am-6pm). Credit Cards accepted. Valet parking and coupon parking available.

B is for Boutique   |   17 Apr 2011 at 08:59 PM

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